Calories Burned: Stationary bike
Stationary bike is a moderate-intensity activity with a MET value of 5.5. A 155-lb (70 kg) person burns about 193 calories in 30 minutes and 387 in an hour. Adjust the weight and duration below for your exact number.
How to use this calculator
Stationary bike is pre-selected. Set your body weight and how long you exercised, and the calorie estimate updates instantly. You can also switch to any of 40+ other activities using the category buttons.
Understanding your stationary bike calorie burn
The estimate uses the MET formula: calories = MET × weight (kg) × hours. Stationary bike's MET of 5.5 means it burns 5.5× more energy than sitting at rest. It's classified as moderate intensity — actual burn varies with your effort, fitness level, and conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Calories burned: stationary bike by weight and duration
Calorie burn scales directly with body weight — the same session costs a heavier person more energy because they are moving more mass. All figures use stationary bike's MET value of 5.5.
| Duration | 125 lbs | 155 lbs | 185 lbs | 215 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 78 cal | 97 cal | 115 cal | 134 cal |
| 30 min | 156 cal | 193 cal | 231 cal | 268 cal |
| 45 min | 234 cal | 290 cal | 346 cal | 402 cal |
| 60 min | 312 cal | 387 cal | 462 cal | 536 cal |
Common calorie targets
How long a 155-lb person needs to do stationary bike to hit common burn targets:
- ·Burn 100 calories: about 16 minutes
- ·Burn 250 calories: about 39 minutes
- ·Burn 500 calories: about 78 minutes
How stationary bike compares to other cycling activities
Same duration, same 155-lb person — only the intensity (MET) changes:
| Activity | MET | 30 min at 155 lbs |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary bike | 5.5 | 193 cal |
| Cycling (casual) | 4 | 141 cal |
| Cycling (moderate) | 6.8 | 239 cal |
| Cycling (vigorous) | 10 | 352 cal |
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